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This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Recommend acquisition of books, periodicals and audio-visual, interactive media and other materials for inclusion in library collection
• Provide reference services
• Select, classify, catalogue and weed library materials
• Prepare bibliographies, indexes, reading lists, guides and other finding aids
• Develop systems to access library collections
• Perform manual, on-line and interactive media reference searches to assist users in accessing library materials and arrange for interlibrary loans
• Develop taxonomies using various information and data sources
• Provide specialized programs for children, seniors and other groups
• Conduct library information and orientation training programs and tours
• Perform related administrative duties and supervise library technicians, assistants and clerks.

• A master's degree in library science or a master's degree in library and information studies or a master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association is required.

• Progression to library management positions is possible with experience.

• Library curators (in 5112 Conservators and curators)
• Library directors and managers (in 0511 Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers)
• School librarians (in 5211 Library and public archive technicians)
• Teacher-librarian, elementary school (in 4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers)
• Teacher-librarian, high school (in 4031 Secondary school teachers)